Great Barrier
Reef is a star attraction that ranks high on the itinerary of holidaymakers who
book tickets aboard Australia
flights. Here is useful information on timing of the travel and other aspects.

Great Barrier
Reef, located off the north-east coast of Queensland,
Australia,
is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Home to Whitsunday Islands,
an impressive array of waterways and rainforest national parks, it is nature at
its best. Being the world’s largest coral reef, it is an enchanting mosaic of
spellbinding underwater attractions such as world's largest collection of
corals with more than 400 varieties, molluscs, about 1500 species of tropical
fish, more than hundred types of birds, assorted kinds of reptiles like sea
turtles giant clams, rays and dolphins. Blessed with such natural splendour, it
has emerged as one of the most sought after tourist destination setting global
travellers on a mad scramble for tickets aboard flights
and holidays in Australia.

Best
Time to Visit

The period from April
to November is ideal for visiting Great Barrier Reef in Australia. With mild weather and high
visibility, the time is ripe for making the most of money invested on tickets on flights and
vacations. Avoid touring between December and March when northern Queensland experiences wet
season, scorching heat and heavy rainfall. Budget travellers seeking cheap deals
and tickets on flights can make hay of the period considering the low demand
for flight tickets and hotels during this time.

How
to get there

Cairns and Brisbane are the prominent gateways for Britons as there are no
flights to the region. British Airways, Emirates, Qantas Airways and Cathay
Pacific are some of the full-service airlines that offer tickets for flights
operating from London Heathrow to Cairns.
Travellers can further take water taxi or seaplane to island destination.

Scuba
Diving

Scuba diving is a
quintessential activity for almost every holidaymaker who spends on tickets on
flights landing in this enchanting tourist trapping of Australia. There are number of dive
sites to cater both first-timers and experienced divers. Townsville, Cairns and Port
Douglas boast competitive industry. These are intricately adorned with fascinating
creatures and reefs. All sites are accessible by luxury cruisers and sail boats.
Diving expeditions start daily from all the islands along the coast and island
resorts.

Hotels

Being one of the well-known holiday destinations
of Australia,
it boasts countless accommodation options for global travellers who book
tickets aboard flights. Ranging from svelte resorts to secluded lodges, it
offers something for all. Qualia located on Hamilton Island, Australia
is a lavish resorts set in perfect landscaped gardens. Boasting a spa with LI'TYA
and Sodashi treatments; huge infinity pools and Long Pavilion, it catches the
fancy of hordes of leisure vacationers grabbing tickets on Australia flights.
Alternatively, one can opt for Paradise Bay Island Eco Escape on South Long Island, Whitsundays. Featuring about 10 utterly
luxury bungalows, unrivalled hospitality, gourmet restaurant and tailor-made recreational
activities, it a paradise personified. Peninsula
Airlie Beach,
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort, Henderson Park Farm Retreat and Melaleuca Resort
Palm Cove are some splendid accommodations ensuring rewarding stay and convenient
location to vacationers investing on flights tickets to sojourn the gem of Australia.